Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely and participate in work health and safety processes in an animal care environment.
This unit applies to individuals who require knowledge of work, health and safety to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan and prepare to work safely |
1.1 Locate and interpret information on WHS related to work area 1.2 Identify WHS responsibilities in the workplace 1.3 Identify hazards in the work area 1.4 Take action to control risks in own control 1.5 Report other hazards and risks to supervisor 1.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to workplace procedures |
2. Conduct work safely |
2.1 Use personal protective equipment correctly 2.2 Follow work procedures and work instructions to ensure safe work 2.3 Report incidents and injuries to supervisor 2.4 Undertake WHS housekeeping in work area 2.5 Identify own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely and sustainably |
3. Participate in work health and safety activities |
3.1 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections and other WHS consultative activities 3.2 Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in line with workplace policies and procedures 3.3 Contribute to improving WHS systems and processes |
4. Follow emergency response procedures |
4.1 Identify and report emergency situations 4.2 Follow organisation procedures for responding to emergencies |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
ACMWHS201A Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
ACMOHS201A Participate in occupational health and safety processes |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Reflect national WHS legislation |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103